Chapter 6
"Sir, may I speak to you again?"
Jed had gone back to sit with Gus. He would not tell Gus anything about his mother and sister until he got solid information. But he was not paying the slightest attention to the game. He had other priorities at the moment.
"I'll be right back, Gus." Jed got up from the sofa and closed the door as he entered the hall again.
"Yes, Ron? Please tell me you have some news. Please tell me my family is okay."
"Sir, your daughters and granddaughter have been found alive and on their way to the local hospital. They're all unconscious, but apparently have relatively minor injuries. We'll know more when they arrive at the hospital."
"Abbey?"
"She hasn't been found yet. But the local authorities have mounted an extensive rescue operation and they hope to have news soon."
Jed's heart split in half. His family was alive, but the love of his life was still missing. And he knew that every minute she wasn't found was another minute that was taken away from her chances of survival.
"Okay. I'm going. And there will be no discussion." Jed looked at both men expecting them to say no. Instead, they nodded their consent. "I'll be ready in a half-hour. Please make your arrangements. And Ron?"
"Yes, sir?"
"I want to know the minute you get any information about Abbey. Good, or bad, I have to know."
"Yes, sir."